Netanyahu: Extortion of Nir Hefetz extremely serious but we must honor gag order

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement about the justice minister’s breaking of a gag order earlier today at the Knesset.

“Even though the extortion of state witness Nir Hefetz is extremely serious and should worry every citizen, we must honor the gag order issued by the court.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, November 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, pool)

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